Practice mode Psychology

Suppose a positive correlation is found between amount of coffee drunk and the likelihood of heart attacks. What can be concluded?

Correct answer D. None of these

Explanation

Correlation does not establish causation or its direction; a third factor such as stress could drive both, so no causal conclusion can be drawn from this finding alone.

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